Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU98241

Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-43504

Published: October 9, 2024 / Updated: October 10, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98241

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43504

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Affected software

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC

How to mitigate CVE-2024-43504

Install updates from vendor's website.

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

Exploit #10572 - CPR-Zero: CVE-2024-43504 (October 10, 2024)

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43504

Related Security Bulletins

Remote code execution in Microsoft Excel